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Celebrity makeup artist shares his beauty tips

Sir John, a celebrity makeup artist who often gets face to face with Beyonce, Serena Williams and Kat Graham, shared five spring beauty tips with Us magazine.

Actually, his tips aren’t just for spring. Or celebrities. These tips are good any time. And for everyone. Here’s two to consider:

Create balance. Gone are the days of rules like “you can’t rock a bold lip and eye at the same time.” Sir John wants women to consider the entirety of a look – hair, clothing, accessories – when choosing makeup. “I come from the school where you could do whatever is working for the face. It depends on the girl. It depends on where she is going,” he said. “If the outfit styling is minimalistic, we could anchor the eye with a lip as well. But if there is a lot of look or hair happening already, we’re going to do one or the other. The key is to create balance and harmony.”

Invest in a complexion brush. It's not a complement when someone says your foundation looks good. It's best when no one can tell you're wearing it. Sir John recommends everyone's makeup kit include a brush used solely for foundation. "I always like to have a huge brush to buff -- it's like my magic eraser. I use it regardless of the foundation or tinted moisturizer to diffuse any lines," he said. "Everyone should have one that is only for making sure your makeup is seamless and invisible."

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